When my sisters were younger my dad used to play this song through the speakers while we ate dinner. He would sing along to the lyrics while the sun could be seen setting through our dining room window, the light summer breeze would flow in through the open doors and the small sounds of birds chirping could be heard outside. "Last night I dreamt I was returning..." I can still see him singing those words and I'm so happy that I have this song to remember him by. I love and miss you, dad.
Born and raised in Hawaii. After I moved away to a place where it’s dog-eat-dog, rat race, every man/woman for themselves environment, I realize how precious, lucky, and thankful I am to be able to grow up in a beautiful place and simple life where friends, family, community and enjoying beaches, mountain streams and the beauty of the islands are what’s important. I keep the calm and laid back attitude in my heart with me and let others around me stress themselves out over trivial unimportant things. Anyone can go to Hawaii, but not everyone can say they are from Hawaii and know truly what the Aloha Spirit means and carry it in their heart.
I lived in Hawaii back in the 70s, in Kahaluu, and it was peaceful and beautiful. But I also felt the justifiable anger towards my race and outsiders, there, as well. After my father was hit by a car and killed there, due to the unbearable traffic as a result of the heavy Oahu population, I felt that I should return to the mainland, as my presence was only contributing to the commercialism and pollution of the islands. And Honolulu has much of the same crime and problems of Mainland urban centers, thanks to the invasion of the outsiders since the 1600s.
Every note of this magnificent song plucks at my heartstrings. I lived on Maui for 35 years and i am so homesick for Hawaii there are no words to convey how much i miss The majestic beauty, the magnificient hearts of the hawaiian people & those beautiful islands. I love every song Olomana ever recorded, that Jerry ever recorded but this one remains very special and deeply cradled in my heart forever. Beautiful Hawaii i love and miss you so much... someday i hope to return and never leave again.
I’m reading through the comments and I can’t help but cry. Our way of life is changing so drastically and I feel nothing is being done to preserve it. I see so many out there who’ve been forced to move away from our home, our land, and most importantly what makes us, us. Come home and let’s stand together to take back and preserve our way of life. Aloha aina!
Born and spent my youngest years in Puna. Grew up in seattle, got enough for a downpayment and now i’m getting ready to come back home. Preserving our lifestyle and culture is important
Leaving for Washington in few months…hart is broken and I’m no longer welcome in the island I was born. As a living relative of king David a queen lily farewell my Hawaii I will no longer be laid to rest in my birthplace.
My family's from Laie, but I was mainland born. Lived there from 1977 to 1980. Never was the same afterwards. I dedicated this song to my wife Melissa who passed away in 2007 from breast cancer. The song speaks to my heart and gives comfort to my soul. A hui ho Ka mea ohi nani, a hui ho.
My husband and I were listening to these guys sing in a restaurant in Honolulu when he proposed in front of my parents and asked my Dad for my hand. My Mom got so excited, she jumped up to hug us and knocked her hot Irish Coffee into Tom's lap. Amidst the confusion, my Dad said deadpan, "You can still back out, you know". They are all gone now, but I can close my eyes and remember how excited I was at that moment. I love the guitar in this .I love you, Tom. Dad and Mom.
We last kanaka are watching the last light of our blood and people these are the last generations we have almost gone the way of everyrhing else.... to say that something is hawaiian is the same as endangered or extinct..... breaks my heart knowing i cant afford to live in my home.. but id rather stay away than watch whats left of our people be destroyed by poverty, while they lose family homes.... than get marched off home... the generation the aloha finally died.......
@@christophergramling4898 Christ, Jesus said to hate evil, brother, and I HATE that I agree fully with you since delusion has replaced island-Mystery !!!!
I grew up near Kahalu'u and always will remember being a kid and spending my weekends there. I'm 53 now and there is not a day goes by I dont think about my dad and my ohana growing up in Honokohau. The most valuable thing we have is time with our families. Aloha ke akua!
I’m married to a Hawaiian man and have come to his home many times during our 35 years together. We loved taking my mother in law to the old Chai’s at Aloha tower to hear Jerry Santos perform. He was always very gracious and came to give her a hug and dedicate a song to her. I fell in love with all his music, but this was always my favorite. My mother in law had to leave her beloved islands to live with us in California when she could no longer care for herself at 96. She passed away this last December, at age 102. We brought her ashes home to be buried next to her husband and daughter. My husband and I are listening to this lovely song, getting choked up. Beautiful memories.
This song touches my soul...makes me remember growing up on Oahu in the 70's and 80's swimming at Ala Moana beach, going to Kapiolani park, watching Checkers and Pogo after school and Kikaida, eating manapua and shave ice. Those were innocent times. And though the world and things change, my memories of those wonderful days stay and I will always consider Hawaii my home no matter where I am in the world.
+D Chang - Came to Hawaii for UH back in 70's and left for Mainland before 9-11. Everytime the plane coming in to HNL airport, I still feel that I am coming home. Do not feel that strong any other places that i went.
+Jah Boize I'm not sure that, I know what I'm doing, I wanted to make a comment, about a comment, about a song that brings tears of long past dreams......
This song touched so many of us growing up in Hawai'i Nei. For me it was in the valleys along the Hamakua Coastline. Our playground was vast and we would stumble across hidden waterfalls filling swimming holes with clear, cool water.
oahu.. 1965-1967 back 1968-1974 back 1976-1977 now indiana, want to know what i really miss? the koolaus , every morning to wake up and see the clouds and waterfalls.. and the smell of nuuanu pali drive,the eucalyptus.... and the smell of white ginger flowers......
Living on the east coast now, always thinking about Hawaii and trying so hard to never take the memories for granted. Went back for my grandpa's funeral a few months ago on Oahu. Whenever I hear this song, I try to imagine him living Old Hawaii... I'm so glad to see all these comments.
Grew up in Kahalu'u. This song always makes me a bit home sick. I moved away many years ago, but still remember running up the trails to the Ko'olaus, sliding down the red mud slides, showering in the waterfall, then eating wild fruit all the way home... Those memories give me comfort. After 22 years, I now call New Zealand home..
Few songs have the power that this song does to bring back the feelings of nostalgia in a flood of memories....... Every time I play this song I am overwhelmed with emotions; for the Hawaii of the 60's and 70's; before everything changed....
Wow this song brings back memories growing up in Olomana. Makes me even da more homesick. Beautiful music, captures the essence and beauty of the Islands!! I Love and Miss Hawaii so much.
this beautiful song always takes me back in a time wen friends and family would gather and actually had fun together wit no fuss and fights!.. Aloha to my home Big Island.. Me Ke Aloha Ku'u Home O Honoli'i...
Missing what was and will never be again. Good times good friends even if I go back home...its not home anymore. that is gone...thank you my brudahs for the songs...they are forever ;0)
The first moment I heard this song years ago, it grafted itself onto my soul. As a New Mexican Hispanic who was taken from that land, forced to hide my identity and never returned, I always felt lost and alone. This song brought me peace, closure and tears. I will always treasure its deep message.
your sentiments touch my heart. I have been to Hawaii 22 times and I feel like its my second home. I wish I could've experienced Hawaii the way you explained it. So beautiful.
I’m from Guam. My dad was in the army so we moved around a lot when I was younger, settling back here on Guam when he retired. My dad had a stereo cabinet system, the one with wheels at the bottom and the stereo components and turntables stacked vertically. I just remember that my dad had a bunch of different genres of music in the storage space at the bottom of the cabinet, and one of the cassette tapes was Olomana. I remember playing this album repeatedly…and this was my favorite song. My dad passed away at Tripler Medical Center in 2002. I still listen to this song a lot as it was one of his favorite Hawaiian songs…and I get da kine chicken skin as I sing along. One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in my life.
Occasionally I have cried hearing some songs. But, I have never cried so many times to any other song. This one never fails. Every note contains the essence of Hawaii.
I’m not Hawaiian…my family is from Guam. But we love this song and we certainly feel it’s meaning. It holds even more meaning now for us, as it was one of my dad’s favorite songs. I cannot help but cry as I reminisce about him and living “down home” in our small village during the 1980s, while singing along to this song. Something about missing home…the time when life was simpler when you were younger, and when your family was still together. Gets me every time.
I remember descending Olomana, leaping like a mountain goat from boulder to grass, from pathway to tree, flying, one with the 'aina, breathing the mountain air, māna flowing freely, my spirit glowing. I awoke from a nap on the floor of the ironwood forest at the foot of Olomana to rejoin the others, who had descended along the trail in the traditional way, when they arrived there near the road to return to civilization. I know I am not as I was when I left Hawai'i, and I know that Hawai'i has changed, but I know we will accept each other as we are. Bimeby perhaps I will return. Then I shall again be in Hawai'i as Hawai'i has always been in me.
...of the many memories this song brings up, one of my favorites is from when i lived in a tiny shed-cottage in a tight-knit old neighborhood north shore maui. i woke up one morning to go sit on my doorstep to enjoy the sun coming through the trees. the fence to the neighbors was only 12' away, and i had been hearing the usual morning neighbor sounds, some people had arrived, this n that ..... then seemingly out of the blue these guys began to play and sing this song with such clarity and beauty. i felt like the biggest gift just fallen on top of my head. they had no idea ... 🙏🌈
I was born and raised in Waimanalo, lived in Nalo village. I moved my ohana to Orting WA about 3 years ago. I'm very sad that my keiki will never expirence growing up in Nalo. I remember the manapua man, going to Shimas to buy a grab bag, going to Kodamas to buy Icee and popcorn, the Nalo carnival, all good memories. Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to those times.
Thank you, Walter Pacapac, and Tim Polepole Makuaole for introducing me to Hawaii Nei....if it weren't for your aloha I would've missed the best part of my life, my family that came from these islands...Love you two Bradda's...
Olamana has always been one of my favorite Hawaiian groups. Along with Iz, and Cecilio&Kapono. This is beautiful! They sure don't make music nowdays like they did back in the 70"s.
John Kasinger I miss home so much. I dream I am back home in Kailua nearly every night. I live to see that dream come to fruition. Love and Aloha to My Hanai bothers and sisters C. Yvette Benton
I sit here in NYC not a local but a Kamaaina from back in the days from my Marine days in Kaneohe....This song brings me to many classic moments and Guave jelly...
This song will forever be etched in my mind. It was one of the very first "Hawaiian" songs I heard after returning to live in Hawaii for a few years in 1977 after having spent a year there in the '60's. Saw Olomana in concert at a small hotel on the mall in downtown Honolulu that I think has been closed for many years now. This song conjures up so much nostalgia for quieter times on the windward side, before Hawaii was totally inundated by rampant development. It is so sad to see what has happened to Oahu, Maui and Kona on the Big Island. I really do think that Hawaii, as a part of the USA, is unable to control it's own destiny. As an independent country, it could have controlled so may aspects of life that would have lead to better environment and lifestyle.
My memories of my home in my heart are reflected in this song. God bless the people of Oahu, Punaluu, Kaaawa, and beautiful Mt. Olomana. I hope to return someday. But if not I have Country Comfort, Gabby Pahinui, , a plate of sticky rice, , Pipikala Teri chicken and North Shore water cress. To all my friends from Kahuku to Hauula ....ALOHA NUI LOA.
Born 1951, hanai adopted to the Dutros (Joaquin and Rosebella) 5th Road (Kawao Ave.) Nanakuli Hometead, raised in Nanakuli and Papakolea (Bio family - Chocks', Oleoles', and Kauakahis'), all rich in love and family, poor in money, never would change that for all the money in the world. Now I am 69yo raising my moopunas in Nevada, how I feel so sorry for them and the life they missed. Never forget.
This song ' No Ka Oi" I lived in Kahalu'u for 20 yrs. & my heart cries out. Saw Jerry play it for my wifes request in Wakiki before we left. She cried.We had to leave due to Illness of her parents hope to be back again. Aloha Nui Loa
Grew up on Maui and I miss it so much. Listen and cry to great Hawaiian music. I really wanna go back, brahdda, to the old days before condos and mansions. I want cane fields and skinny dipping in Kihei.
problem is, the old days had operation Green Harvest, more social problems, and less tech and medicine. I get what you're saying though, gentrification hasn't been kind to Maui
Last night I dreamt I was returning And my heart called out to you But I fear I won’t be like I left you Me kealoha ku’u home o Kahalu’u Love this song. Jerry Santos sang & wrote it beautifully.
One of the best songs ever written or sung. I was living on Maui when I first heard Olomana do that song on the radio. I was so moved I had to pull over....I thought I was dreaming because I had just heard the most beautiful song ever. I remember that moment like it was yesterday.
You know what I feel the EXACT SAME way my guy , I wish i could hear it for the first time again as that was one of the best experiences of my life. I deadass listened to this song on loop for over an hour while on a boat. Anyways love from the Caribbean 🤙🏾
@@charlesm.9858 Charles. My dad is from Da Valley Isle and a graduate of Liahinanluna High School. My youngest sister a graduate of Maui High School. No doubt...Maui no ka'oi!
Speed Racer, Princess Knight Checkers and Pogo-bobbing for apples, Professor Fun, making thos upside down glasses with your fingers, eating a donut from a string, etc. Great memories! Life was simple back then and everything was a heck of a lot cheaper-Horlicks, Astro pops, Pez, candy chockers, Ovaltine, cinnamon toast for snack, musubi, vienna sausage, and carrots for lunch. Soda-25cents.
30+ years and this song is as beautiful and moving as it was the first time I heard it. At some primal level it touches the innocence and purity of a grow up time that not all were privileged to have, and yet listening to it open a door that all may pass through and feel the beauty that is/was Hawaii.
I'm only 28 and I tear up everytime I hear this song..This song filled my childhood and touches me to the core everytime I hear it..I can remember hearing my dad singing this song all the time too..
i heard this song when i was station in South Korea many years ago and fell in love with it. we used to catch o'opu in Waimea mountain stream, so i connected with the song right away. Mahalo Nui Loa
Aloha my people I remember this song growing up in nanakuli in the 70s my pops and family playing olomana and now missing my mom and pops. I always make sure that my kids today love and honor olomana
My mother is from Nanakuli! We would move back and forth from California to Hawaii and vice versa. Spent a good amount of time there in the '70s. It was rough being the first hapa haole in my mothers family but have fond memories of life in Nanakuli.
One of the best ever. 12 years in the Pacific. 10 in Hawaii --- no I don't think the islands ever leaves you. I am so grateful for the memories and the present moment. And yet, really missing it sometimes. This song is a real gem on so many levels.
I sit here in Fresno, homesick for Hawaii, this song takes me right back to where I grew up. Doing all these things as a kid before the many changes occurred. It was a magical place to grow up. . .aloha aina...
This lovely island home we all live in, just isn't the same as it used to be. The newer generation are losing touch with their roots, and aloha is a thing of the past. Cling dearly to those memories, I remember a day and time when these islands stood for something more than what this state has become. But I carry the aloha with me, in my heart, and I spread my mana'o everywhere I go, in hopes of rejuvination. I miss that energy I used to feel in everybody I would meet, oh how I wish I could go back. Aloha from Big Island!!
+Rose Swearingen Yeah I know... Me too... I live in Portland Oregon these dayz... But, I feel that our culture never left any of us and still to this day and beyond it will always will be with you.
Wow. Have lived in Clovis for the past 11 years (Missouri a few years before Clovis). Left the 50th back in '02. Never really got homesick. Until a couple of years ago. Been back the past couple of years. Hard to leave and return to the Central Valley...
I remember days when we were younger. We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream. 'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback. So long ago it seems it was a dream. Last night I dreamt I was returning, and my heart called out to you. But I fear you won't be like I left you. Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u. I remember days when we were wiser. When our world was small enough for dreams. And you have lingered there my sister, and I no longer can it seems. Last night I dreamt I was returning, and my heart called out to you. But I fear you won't be like I left you. Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u. Change is a strange thing it cannot be denied. It can help you find yourself, or make you lose your pride. Move with it slowly, as on the road we go. Please do not hold on to me, we all must go alone. I remember days when we were smiling. When we laughed and sang the whole night long. And I will greet you as I find you, With the sharing of a brand new song. Last night I dreamt I was returning, and my heart called out to you. To please accept me as you'll find me. Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u. Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u. Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
I remember days when we were wiser When our world was small enough for dreams And you have lingered there my sister And I no longer can it seems Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you But I fear you won't be like I left you Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
This song brings back such wonderful memories of my 5 years living on Oahu..people that don't like this song/group, obviously never LIVED in Hawai'i. They are iconic and have such a soothing sound, it always does my heart good to listen to them
I’ve never heard this song before today. I came here to listen to it because a friend referred to it as something very meaningful to him...something that “takes him back” to a special time in his life. In reading the other comments here, I notice that many others have the same response. To me, this song is nothing special, but I haven’t had the same experiences as the folks to whom the song is meaningful. Their tie to the song and the memories it evokes is an emotional one, not a rational one...but does that make them “dummehs”? I think not. I see no reason to criticize others for their opinions about the song, regardless of whether they are likes or dislikes. Value is subjective. Not all people value things the same way. That doesn’t necessarily make them “dummehs”. Maybe it’s just not their cup of tea, and they simply haven’t yet learned the principle that “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. Come to think of it, apparently you can look forward to learning that one yourself.
Lono Kahiwa - ...um, that was exactly the point I was making. I guess you didn’t get the point about the down-voters not understanding the principle, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”.
Lived in kahaluu many years. Went to Castle high with Jerry Santo's sister Sharon who was a classmate. This song brings back so much memories. Beautiful with so much feeling.
I love this song because it reminds me of home but more so my mom. She loves this song. Growing up she always played it. This song makes me tear up because she is still in Hawaii but not in good health. She doesn't want to leave home😓
I remember days when we were younger We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream 'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback So long ago it seems it was a dream Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you But I fear you won't be like I left you Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu I remember days when we were wiser When our world was small enough for dreams And you have lingered there my sister And I no longer can it seems Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you But I fear you won't be like I left you Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu Change is a strange thing it cannot be denied It can help you find yourself or make you lose your pride Move with it slowly as on the road we go Please do not hold on to me we all must go alone I remember days when we were smiling When we laughed and sang the whole night long And I will greet you as I find you With the sharing of a brand new song Last night I dreamt I was returning and my heart called out to you To please accept me as you'll find me Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Everybody was walking in and out of the civic auditorium (Hilo)until these two hippie looking guys with unbuttoned aloha shirts and rubba slippas started jammin. People started walking in, stting down and enjoying the sounds of Jerry and Robert of Olomana.
chicken skin and tears rolling down my face as I remember Tutu showing me what it meant to be Pono and now I remember it all as my own keiki run around all crazy. wow, to be back home. maui no ka oi
I don't recommend being homeless on Oahu anymore it sure has changed since the late 90s cops don't let you sleep anywhere and the ice addicts took over all of Waikiki
When my sisters were younger my dad used to play this song through the speakers while we ate dinner. He would sing along to the lyrics while the sun could be seen setting through our dining room window, the light summer breeze would flow in through the open doors and the small sounds of birds chirping could be heard outside. "Last night I dreamt I was returning..." I can still see him singing those words and I'm so happy that I have this song to remember him by. I love and miss you, dad.
Grew up in Kahaluu. Every time I get home sick this is my song.
Born and raised in Hawaii. After I moved away to a place where it’s dog-eat-dog, rat race, every man/woman for themselves environment, I realize how precious, lucky, and thankful I am to be able to grow up in a beautiful place and simple life where friends, family, community and enjoying beaches, mountain streams and the beauty of the islands are what’s important. I keep the calm and laid back attitude in my heart with me and let others around me stress themselves out over trivial unimportant things. Anyone can go to Hawaii, but not everyone can say they are from Hawaii and know truly what the Aloha Spirit means and carry it in their heart.
VERY WELL SAID!!!
I feel the same about the caribbean, theres a certain peace in living a simple life on a beautiful island, surrounded by your people and culture.
You should go back and live in Hawai'i
Hallelujah, you !!!!
I lived in Hawaii back in the 70s, in Kahaluu, and it was peaceful and beautiful. But I also felt the justifiable anger towards my race and outsiders, there, as well. After my father was hit by a car and killed there, due to the unbearable traffic as a result of the heavy Oahu population, I felt that I should return to the mainland, as my presence was only contributing to the commercialism and pollution of the islands. And Honolulu has much of the same crime and problems of Mainland urban centers, thanks to the invasion of the outsiders since the 1600s.
Every note of this magnificent song plucks at my heartstrings. I lived on Maui for 35 years and i am so homesick for Hawaii there are no words to convey how much i miss The majestic beauty, the magnificient hearts of the hawaiian people & those beautiful islands. I love every song Olomana ever recorded, that Jerry ever recorded but this one remains very special and deeply cradled in my heart forever. Beautiful Hawaii i love and miss you so much... someday i hope to return and never leave again.
Did you return?
I’m reading through the comments and I can’t help but cry. Our way of life is changing so drastically and I feel nothing is being done to preserve it. I see so many out there who’ve been forced to move away from our home, our land, and most importantly what makes us, us. Come home and let’s stand together to take back and preserve our way of life. Aloha aina!
Eo! Come home ohana. Never surrender
Born and spent my youngest years in Puna. Grew up in seattle, got enough for a downpayment and now i’m getting ready to come back home. Preserving our lifestyle and culture is important
Leaving for Washington in few months…hart is broken and I’m no longer welcome in the island I was born.
As a living relative of king David a queen lily farewell my Hawaii I will no longer be laid to rest in my birthplace.
@@raymondcarter1137 7:7 8k"
I agree that HAWAIIANS have to get back. No Hawaiians No Aloha
My family's from Laie, but I was mainland born. Lived there from 1977 to 1980. Never was the same afterwards. I dedicated this song to my wife Melissa who passed away in 2007 from breast cancer. The song speaks to my heart and gives comfort to my soul. A hui ho Ka mea ohi nani, a hui ho.
Aloha from Laie! 🙏🏼 Malama Kō Aloha!
This song is so beautiful. Like an Eagle soar so high in the winds.
A hui hou! ❤ 👋🏼
I am from Laie
Who still here for this song in 2024??? Meeeeeeee #missing home #hawaiiborn
Me... miss home!!!
Forevahs...one of the greatest tunes from Hawaii ne
I could listen to this song on repeat for the rest of my life.
That's been my life!
No ka oi, Hawaii!
Me too. Brings tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful song. ❤
The tears flow with memories
My husband and I were listening to these guys sing in a restaurant in Honolulu when he proposed in front of my parents and asked my Dad for my hand. My Mom got so excited, she jumped up to hug us and knocked her hot Irish Coffee into Tom's lap. Amidst the confusion, my Dad said deadpan, "You can still back out, you know". They are all gone now, but I can close my eyes and remember how excited I was at that moment. I love the guitar in this .I love you, Tom. Dad and Mom.
It's sad, now, to think those moments are so far away. But at least not the memories. Don't forget.
That was so well written i feel like i just experienced this moment with you
how romantic
Thank you for sharing that memory....I'm totally smiling for you in that moment!
❤
It brings tears to my eyes to see all the kanaka who had to leave the aina. Just as much as you miss home, we miss you.
Yea; mahalo.
We last kanaka are watching the last light of our blood and people these are the last generations we have almost gone the way of everyrhing else.... to say that something is hawaiian is the same as endangered or extinct..... breaks my heart knowing i cant afford to live in my home.. but id rather stay away than watch whats left of our people be destroyed by poverty, while they lose family homes.... than get marched off home... the generation the aloha finally died.......
@@christophergramling4898 Christ, Jesus said to hate evil, brother, and I HATE that I agree fully with you since delusion has replaced island-Mystery !!!!
@@christophergramling4898 Aloha♾
Mahalo
Always brings tears to my eyes. Raised in Kahaluu till I was 10 years old. Memories so beautiful. Home will always be Hawaii.
Donna Rivera Rivera I hope Hawaii holds to its traditions.... it’s beautiful and amazing
Same here. Wish my parents kept me there. Moved when I was 10
I grew up near Kahalu'u and always will remember being a kid and spending my weekends there. I'm 53 now and there is not a day goes by I dont think about my dad and my ohana growing up in Honokohau. The most valuable thing we have is time with our families. Aloha ke akua!
Aloha ke akua, mahalo nui!
No doubt one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I’m married to a Hawaiian man and have come to his home many times during our 35 years together. We loved taking my mother in law to the old Chai’s at Aloha tower to hear Jerry Santos perform. He was always very gracious and came to give her a hug and dedicate a song to her. I fell in love with all his music, but this was always my favorite. My mother in law had to leave her beloved islands to live with us in California when she could no longer care for herself at 96. She passed away this last December, at age 102. We brought her ashes home to be buried next to her husband and daughter. My husband and I are listening to this lovely song, getting choked up. Beautiful memories.
This song touches my soul...makes me remember growing up on Oahu in the 70's and 80's swimming at Ala Moana beach, going to Kapiolani park, watching Checkers and Pogo after school and Kikaida, eating manapua and shave ice. Those were innocent times. And though the world and things change, my memories of those wonderful days stay and I will always consider Hawaii my home no matter where I am in the world.
+D Chang me, too. Arrived in 1959, left in 1992, but my spirit is still on O'ahu!
+D Chang - Came to Hawaii for UH back in 70's and left for Mainland before 9-11. Everytime the plane coming in to HNL airport, I still feel that I am coming home. Do not feel that strong any other places that i went.
+Jah Boize I'm not sure that, I know what I'm doing, I wanted to make a comment, about a comment, about a song that brings tears of long past dreams......
+D Chang
Da kine plate lunches....
well said brother....cherish those memories and be thankful u were apart if it all
I live in TX now. But I grew up on Keolu drive 9 house down and across the HWY from Olomana. I miss her so much. TX is too flat.
Thanks Mr. Santos
This song touched so many of us growing up in Hawai'i Nei. For me it was in the valleys along the Hamakua Coastline. Our playground was vast and we would stumble across hidden waterfalls filling swimming holes with clear, cool water.
I am a local boy from Honolulu living on the mainland now and I start my day listening to this song -haukapila
One can never touch Hawaii...without Hawaii gon touch you back.
Is true.
1:38
aloha aina me ke aloha Hawaii nei
Amen!
One of my most favorite songs of all time.
C L )
oahu.. 1965-1967
back 1968-1974
back 1976-1977
now indiana, want to know what i really miss?
the koolaus , every morning to wake up and see the clouds and waterfalls.. and the smell of nuuanu pali drive,the eucalyptus.... and the smell of white ginger flowers......
Living on the east coast now, always thinking about Hawaii and trying so hard to never take the memories for granted. Went back for my grandpa's funeral a few months ago on Oahu. Whenever I hear this song, I try to imagine him living Old Hawaii... I'm so glad to see all these comments.
Born in Kalihi valley, raised in Waianae, ended up on Maui. Life can’t get any better than living in the Islands
Grew up in Kahalu'u. This song always makes me a bit home sick. I moved away many years ago, but still remember running up the trails to the Ko'olaus, sliding down the red mud slides, showering in the waterfall, then eating wild fruit all the way home... Those memories give me comfort. After 22 years, I now call New Zealand home..
Few songs have the power that this song does to bring back the feelings of nostalgia in a flood of memories....... Every time I play this song I am overwhelmed with emotions; for the Hawaii of the 60's and 70's; before everything changed....
Olomana is telling of Hawaii at its BEST just as hula tells story Olimana keeps the heartbeat which will carry on through generation
Wow this song brings back memories growing up in Olomana. Makes me even da more homesick. Beautiful music, captures the essence and beauty of the Islands!! I Love and Miss Hawaii so much.
this beautiful song always takes me back in a time wen friends and family would gather and actually had fun together wit no fuss and fights!.. Aloha to my home Big Island.. Me Ke Aloha Ku'u Home O Honoli'i...
Missing what was and will never be again. Good times good friends even if I go back home...its not home anymore. that is gone...thank you my brudahs for the songs...they are forever ;0)
The first moment I heard this song years ago, it grafted itself onto my soul. As a New Mexican Hispanic who was taken from that land, forced to hide my identity and never returned, I always felt lost and alone. This song brought me peace, closure and tears. I will always treasure its deep message.
your sentiments touch my heart. I have been to Hawaii 22 times and I feel like its my second home. I wish I could've experienced Hawaii the way you explained it. So beautiful.
I’m from Guam. My dad was in the army so we moved around a lot when I was younger, settling back here on Guam when he retired. My dad had a stereo cabinet system, the one with wheels at the bottom and the stereo components and turntables stacked vertically. I just remember that my dad had a bunch of different genres of music in the storage space at the bottom of the cabinet, and one of the cassette tapes was Olomana. I remember playing this album repeatedly…and this was my favorite song.
My dad passed away at Tripler Medical Center in 2002. I still listen to this song a lot as it was one of his favorite Hawaiian songs…and I get da kine chicken skin as I sing along.
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in my life.
..can't imagine living in a different lifetime...what great music in the last century
Vaultboy said it perfectly. I've away for over 15 years and tearfully I have the memories.
This song makes me cry. There is only one thing that is constant, and that is change. Cherish your memories and keep them in your heart.
Spent my youth on Oahu. Miss my Aloha family.
A Beautiful song by a beautiful group * Olomana singing from da Heart - to you Anty Emma DeFries *
I truly miss those days back in the 70s and this song takes me back to those wonderful days.
Occasionally I have cried hearing some songs. But, I have never cried so many times to any other song. This one never fails. Every note contains the essence of Hawaii.
I’m not Hawaiian…my family is from Guam. But we love this song and we certainly feel it’s meaning. It holds even more meaning now for us, as it was one of my dad’s favorite songs. I cannot help but cry as I reminisce about him and living “down home” in our small village during the 1980s, while singing along to this song. Something about missing home…the time when life was simpler when you were younger, and when your family was still together. Gets me every time.
I remember descending Olomana, leaping like a mountain goat from boulder to grass, from pathway to tree, flying, one with the 'aina, breathing the mountain air, māna flowing freely, my spirit glowing. I awoke from a nap on the floor of the ironwood forest at the foot of Olomana to rejoin the others, who had descended along the trail in the traditional way, when they arrived there near the road to return to civilization.
I know I am not as I was when I left Hawai'i, and I know that Hawai'i has changed, but I know we will accept each other as we are. Bimeby perhaps I will return. Then I shall again be in Hawai'i as Hawai'i has always been in me.
...of the many memories this song brings up, one of my favorites is from when i lived in a tiny shed-cottage in a tight-knit old neighborhood north shore maui. i woke up one morning to go sit on my doorstep to enjoy the sun coming through the trees. the fence to the neighbors was only 12' away, and i had been hearing the usual morning neighbor sounds, some people had arrived, this n that ..... then seemingly out of the blue these guys began to play and sing this song with such clarity and beauty. i felt like the biggest gift just fallen on top of my head. they had no idea ... 🙏🌈
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, I feel so lucky to be able to listen to this on a loop, whenever I want.😀
I was born and raised in Waimanalo, lived in Nalo village. I moved my ohana to Orting WA about 3 years ago. I'm very sad that my keiki will never expirence growing up in Nalo. I remember the manapua man, going to Shimas to buy a grab bag, going to Kodamas to buy Icee and popcorn, the Nalo carnival, all good memories. Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to those times.
Thank you, Walter Pacapac, and Tim Polepole Makuaole for introducing me to Hawaii Nei....if it weren't for your aloha I would've missed the best part of my life, my family that came from these islands...Love you two Bradda's...
This always takes me to a very special place! What a place.
Olamana has always been one of my favorite Hawaiian groups. Along with Iz, and Cecilio&Kapono. This is beautiful! They sure don't make music nowdays like they did back in the 70"s.
Waimanalo Blues
This is one of the most beautiful and melodic anthems to emerge from the Hawaiian music renaissance.
Makes me rember the Hawaiian renaissance every time!
For the home sick and dreamers......a gift from Hawaii. Aloha friends.
John Kasinger
I miss home so much. I dream I am back home in Kailua nearly every night. I live to see that dream come to fruition.
Love and Aloha to My Hanai bothers and sisters
C. Yvette Benton
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Thank you, I miss Hawaii every single day. I hope to one day be back, hopefully permanently.
Love n miss these music! Stay Safe Aloha Land.
Island born.Island raised. i am and shall always be Kama'aina no matter where i rest my head.
This song makes me so homesick for Hawaii. I miss the beach, the ocean, the food, the people, everything.
my sisters name is Honey Girl too.....
I sit here in NYC not a local but a Kamaaina from back in the days from my Marine days in Kaneohe....This song brings me to many classic moments and Guave jelly...
One of the deepest, most beautiful song I have ever heard.
Slack Keys makes all Hawaiian so beautifull to listen especially Ku'uhome o kahalu'u
I just love this song. I used to listen to it when I was in the service when I was feeling homesick. Which, of course, made me more homesick.
I love this song. I was lucky to live in Hawaii for 6 years and found a kalabash family. I left 30 years ago and am still Auntie to someone!
What a beautiful song!! Resonates with the heart! Powerful but gentle Hawaiian beauty! Eternal! Play on forever!
No matter where you go -- no matter the time or place -- this song will bring you back to Hawaii.
After all these years, this song still gives me chicken skin and brings back memories of growing up in Aiea back in the 70s. Good times.
This song will forever be etched in my mind. It was one of the very first "Hawaiian" songs I heard after returning to live in Hawaii for a few years in 1977 after having spent a year there in the '60's. Saw Olomana in concert at a small hotel on the mall in downtown Honolulu that I think has been closed for many years now. This song conjures up so much nostalgia for quieter times on the windward side, before Hawaii was totally inundated by rampant development. It is so sad to see what has happened to Oahu, Maui and Kona on the Big Island. I really do think that Hawaii, as a part of the USA, is unable to control it's own destiny. As an independent country, it could have controlled so may aspects of life that would have lead to better environment and lifestyle.
My memories of my home in my heart are reflected in this song. God bless the people of Oahu, Punaluu, Kaaawa, and beautiful Mt. Olomana. I hope to return someday. But if not I have Country Comfort, Gabby Pahinui, , a plate of sticky rice,
, Pipikala Teri chicken and North Shore water cress. To all my friends from Kahuku to Hauula ....ALOHA NUI LOA.
Hauula, one of my favorite places!
Waimanalo Blues
Born 1951, hanai adopted to the Dutros (Joaquin and Rosebella) 5th Road (Kawao Ave.) Nanakuli Hometead, raised in Nanakuli and Papakolea (Bio family - Chocks', Oleoles', and Kauakahis'), all rich in love and family, poor in money, never would change that for all the money in the world. Now I am 69yo raising my moopunas in Nevada, how I feel so sorry for them and the life they missed. Never forget.
Takes me back to childhood days in Palolo Valley. All the aunties and uncles back yard pa'ina. Easy days... love you Olomana❤
This song ' No Ka Oi" I lived in Kahalu'u for 20 yrs. & my heart cries out. Saw Jerry play it for my wifes request in Wakiki before we left. She cried.We had to leave due to Illness of her parents hope to be back again. Aloha Nui Loa
Grew up on Maui and I miss it so much. Listen and cry to great Hawaiian music. I really wanna go back, brahdda, to the old days before condos and mansions. I want cane fields and skinny dipping in Kihei.
problem is, the old days had operation Green Harvest, more social problems, and less tech and medicine. I get what you're saying though, gentrification hasn't been kind to Maui
KUMU RADIO AND KPOI! LOVE HAWAII TRYING TO GET BACK..PRAYERS.
Do not let maui turn into another oahu. Fight the tech overlords.
Okay, I cannot keep tears from flowing. Tears of joy, tears of sadness. I am happy to hear this beautiful mele but still.... Very bittersweet.
Last night I dreamt I was returning
And my heart called out to you
But I fear I won’t be like I left you
Me kealoha ku’u home o Kahalu’u
Love this song. Jerry Santos sang & wrote it beautifully.
A Bra that's Ole'mana song, I hope U know that.
Olomana is no more and Jerry Santos wrote it and still performs singing it. Last time I saw Him was at the Hilton Hawaiian @@donhirano6969
Ever since I left Hawaii, this song makes me cry I only pray I can return
One of the best songs ever written or sung. I was living on Maui when I first heard Olomana do that song on the radio. I was so moved I had to pull over....I thought I was dreaming because I had just heard the most beautiful song ever. I remember that moment like it was yesterday.
tell you what brah
Mahalo for sharing, I came from ohau, now on maui..MAUI NO KA OI
Sublime.
You know what I feel the EXACT SAME way my guy , I wish i could hear it for the first time again as that was one of the best experiences of my life. I deadass listened to this song on loop for over an hour while on a boat. Anyways love from the Caribbean 🤙🏾
@@charlesm.9858 Charles. My dad is from Da Valley Isle and a graduate of Liahinanluna High School. My youngest sister a graduate of Maui High School. No doubt...Maui no ka'oi!
This song makes me cry. I miss Hawaii so much, I ache.
Crying in Long Beach, CA. I too remember watching Checkers and Pogo after school.... Boy, how I would trade anything to be back there, back then
omg checkers n pogo....its been so so long ago that i haven't heard anyone mentioning those programs...
Speed Racer, Princess Knight
Checkers and Pogo-bobbing for apples, Professor Fun, making thos upside down glasses with your fingers, eating a donut from a string, etc. Great memories! Life was simple back then and everything was a heck of a lot cheaper-Horlicks, Astro pops, Pez, candy chockers, Ovaltine, cinnamon toast for snack, musubi, vienna sausage, and carrots for lunch. Soda-25cents.
Elvis:
“A very merry un-birthday to you, to you!”
I’d give you da penny grab, but no can 😀
Elvis, I think we were classmates...does Melissa Nunes ring a bell? Wahiawa Intermediate
@@georgeyama6782 Remember C&P's show "On The Go" man it was great.
30+ years and this song is as beautiful and moving as it was the first time I heard it. At some primal level it touches the innocence and purity of a grow up time that not all were privileged to have, and yet listening to it open a door that all may pass through and feel the beauty that is/was Hawaii.
Living here. Changed my life for the rest o f my life. I’m in NYC but not really my heart is there. 🌏
This takes me back to days when life sure felt better...so sad those times are gone.
I remember going into Woolworth stores in the 80's on Oahu just because Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u would play once an hour in the background music.
I'm only 28 and I tear up everytime I hear this song..This song filled my childhood and touches me to the core everytime I hear it..I can remember hearing my dad singing this song all the time too..
you dont have to be born in hawaii to love and care for the message
This song is amazingly beautiful. Perfectly sung and deeply moving.
3:59
i heard this song when i was station in South Korea many years ago and fell in love with it. we used to catch o'opu in Waimea mountain stream, so i connected with the song right away. Mahalo Nui Loa
Aloha my people I remember this song growing up in nanakuli in the 70s my pops and family playing olomana and now missing my mom and pops. I always make sure that my kids today love and honor olomana
Ben Rodrigues Amene! Gotta continue da Aloha for da 'Ohana and da 'aina hanau...da keiki need to know in order to perpetuate our people and homeland
My mother is from Nanakuli! We would move back and forth from California to Hawaii and vice versa. Spent a good amount of time there in the '70s. It was rough being the first hapa haole in my mothers family but have fond memories of life in Nanakuli.
My trainer/supervisor when i was at Hickam in the late 70's was Blanchard Rodrigues from Nanakuli. Any relationships?
One of the best ever. 12 years in the Pacific. 10 in Hawaii --- no I don't think the islands ever leaves you. I am so grateful for the memories and the present moment. And yet, really missing it sometimes. This song is a real gem on so many levels.
I sit here in Fresno, homesick for Hawaii, this song takes me right back to where I grew up. Doing all these things as a kid before the many changes occurred. It was a magical place to grow up. . .aloha aina...
This lovely island home we all live in, just isn't the same as it used to be. The newer generation are losing touch with their roots, and aloha is a thing of the past. Cling dearly to those memories, I remember a day and time when these islands stood for something more than what this state has become. But I carry the aloha with me, in my heart, and I spread my mana'o everywhere I go, in hopes of rejuvination. I miss that energy I used to feel in everybody I would meet, oh how I wish I could go back. Aloha from Big Island!!
Ryan Baker Love you my braddah, So does your Maui Family IMUA LUNAS!
+Rose Swearingen Yeah I know... Me too... I live in Portland Oregon these dayz... But, I feel that our culture never left any of us and still to this day and beyond it will always will be with you.
Wow. Have lived in Clovis for the past 11 years (Missouri a few years before Clovis). Left the 50th back in '02. Never really got homesick. Until a couple of years ago. Been back the past couple of years. Hard to leave and return to the Central Valley...
Linda Lu hahahahahhaa!
I lived in Japan for three years when I was in the navy...I'm everywhere you don't want me to be! Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yah bra, that Hawaii Island spirit coming through - I miss my Kauai, the barrels at Brennecke's Beach Poipu mmm bring me back
I listen to this song every day and love it every day...
I remember days when we were younger.
We used to catch 'o'opu
in the mountain stream.
'Round the Ko'olau hills
we'd ride on horseback.
So long ago it seems it was a dream.
Last night I dreamt I was returning,
and my heart called out to you.
But I fear you won't be like I left you.
Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
I remember days when we were wiser.
When our world was
small enough for dreams.
And you have lingered there my sister,
and I no longer can it seems.
Last night I dreamt I was returning,
and my heart called out to you.
But I fear you won't be like I left you.
Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
Change is a strange thing
it cannot be denied.
It can help you find yourself,
or make you lose your pride.
Move with it slowly,
as on the road we go.
Please do not hold on to me,
we all must go alone.
I remember days when we were smiling.
When we laughed and sang
the whole night long.
And I will greet you as I find you,
With the sharing of a brand new song.
Last night I dreamt I was returning,
and my heart called out to you.
To please accept me as you'll find me.
Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
Me kealoha ku'u home 'o Kahalu'u.
I remember days when we were wiser
When our world was small enough for dreams
And you have lingered there my sister
And I no longer can it seems
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
This song brings back such wonderful memories of my 5 years living on Oahu..people that don't like this song/group, obviously never LIVED in Hawai'i. They are iconic and have such a soothing sound, it always does my heart good to listen to them
I lived in Hawaii, and I always loved this song, as well as the Hawaiian people and their culture. And of course the beauty of the Islands.
174 dislikes? I hope those dummehs got confused and thought it said dis-i-like.
hamajangz now it’s 309. No can dat kine.
I’ve never heard this song before today. I came here to listen to it because a friend referred to it as something very meaningful to him...something that “takes him back” to a special time in his life.
In reading the other comments here, I notice that many others have the same response. To me, this song is nothing special, but I haven’t had the same experiences as the folks to whom the song is meaningful.
Their tie to the song and the memories it evokes is an emotional one, not a rational one...but does that make them “dummehs”? I think not. I see no reason to criticize others for their opinions about the song, regardless of whether they are likes or dislikes.
Value is subjective. Not all people value things the same way. That doesn’t necessarily make them “dummehs”. Maybe it’s just not their cup of tea, and they simply haven’t yet learned the principle that “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”.
Come to think of it, apparently you can look forward to learning that one yourself.
@@Vito_Tuxedo - If its "not their cup of tea", they can simply just exit the video without hitting the dislike button tho.
Lono Kahiwa - ...um, that was exactly the point I was making. I guess you didn’t get the point about the down-voters not understanding the principle, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”.
@@Vito_Tuxedo - Sorry bro, I misunderstood. But yeah, that's EXACYLY what i was thinking, maybe not all parents teach their kids that tho, sad.
Lived in kahaluu many years. Went to Castle high with Jerry Santo's sister Sharon who was a classmate. This song brings back so much memories. Beautiful with so much feeling.
"Change is a strange thing, it cannot be denied"
I love this song because it reminds me of home but more so my mom. She loves this song. Growing up she always played it. This song makes me tear up because she is still in Hawaii but not in good health. She doesn't want to leave home😓
Born and raised Kalihi, Hawaii never leaves the soul.
Russ Shannon Born at Queens, raised in Kalihi. Aloha bruddah.
Born at Queens, raised in Kalihi ( Kam IV Housing) went to Kaiwai Elem, Dole Inter, grad from Farrington High... Aloha Brah :)
Farrington Govs
Kapiolani 1970, grew up in Kailua, Punahou '89. These sounds are in our DNA.
incredible song and touching heart and soul. missing home very much.
Ron
I remember days when we were younger
We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream
'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback
So long ago it seems it was a dream
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
I remember days when we were wiser
When our world was small enough for dreams
And you have lingered there my sister
And I no longer can it seems
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear you won't be like I left you
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Change is a strange thing
it cannot be denied
It can help you find yourself
or make you lose your pride
Move with it slowly
as on the road we go
Please do not hold on to me
we all must go alone
I remember days when we were smiling
When we laughed and sang the whole night long
And I will greet you as I find you
With the sharing of a brand new song
Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
To please accept me as you'll find me
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu
Lon Donald solid bradda
Lon Donald.
Thanks for the lyrics, and ALOHA!!! 🍎🐍
Mahalo!
Second verse...should be at the end,
" Last night I dreamt I was returning
and my heart called out to you
But I fear I am not as I left you...."
Akon
Everybody was walking in and out of the civic auditorium (Hilo)until these two hippie looking guys with unbuttoned aloha shirts and rubba slippas started jammin. People started walking in, stting down and enjoying the sounds of Jerry and Robert of Olomana.
Jerry Santos & Robert Beaumont- what a fantastic musical duo. Beautiful Memories.
Best song of my youth. Breaks my Heart truly. Aloha world!!
Makes me sad reading your comments, looks like Hawai'i was an amazing place to grow up. Hope you guys can return one day
The ocean, the mountains, the trade winds, the sunsets, the people, the culture, the islands -- all rolled up into one. Thank you Olomana.
Everyting but the smells of the napua.
Brah!!! I lived those kahalu'u daze!!! 4 eva kanaka!!!
chicken skin and tears rolling down my face as I remember Tutu showing me what it meant to be Pono and now I remember it all as my own keiki run around all crazy. wow, to be back home. maui no ka oi
for all of us who lived in Hawai'i - it was a better time. How I wish I could return and stay.
I love this song it makes me like i am in hawii🤩🤩🤩😘😘😘🤪🤪🤪❤❤❤🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💚💚💚💙💙💙💜💜💜💘💘💘💘💔💔💔
I don't recommend being homeless on Oahu anymore it sure has changed since the late 90s cops don't let you sleep anywhere and the ice addicts took over all of Waikiki
@Linda Bieg: Mahalo's Linda...We all have that very special someplace we reflect upon at times....a Blessing indeed.